Monthly Archives: December 2014

I’m eschewing the WordPress year in blogging thing so that I can look back and reflect on 2014. It was a fun year of being able to try new food products, new restaurants, and attend some cool foodie events in the Philadelphia area. I’m hoping there will be more of the same in 2015! Here … Continue reading →

In honor of fallen Philadelphia firefighter Joyce Craig-Lewis, who was the first woman firefighter to die in the line of duty, Cookie Confidential (517 S. 5th Street) will be selling special memorial red velvet cupcakes to contribute to the fund set up for her children. The cupcakes are $5 each and 100% of the proceeds … Continue reading →

This guest post was submitted by my friend Bill Rowland of The Cocktail Novice. If you’re looking for a casual spot to have a couple cocktails and a meal, then Northern Liberties’ Bourbon and Branch should be right up your alley. On a recent Thursday night a friend and I dropped in to see what … Continue reading →

We attended the SportsRadio 94WIP Tailgate Throwdown Finale yesterday at the Independence Seaport Museum on Penn’s Landing. It was a fun event with very tasty game-day inspired nibbles. Over the course of the last six weeks, people were encouraged to submit their tailgate recipes online. Six recipes were then selected to be presented for public sampling and … Continue reading →

Independence Blue Cross has a “Fearless Is…” sweepstakes going on for a Philly fan to win the ultimate Philadelphia experience. One of the prizes includes a Marc Vetri experience, including a three-course, adventurous menu at Amis for the winner and three guests and the opportunity to meet and greet the chef himself. Sounds like a Philly … Continue reading →